Caribbean Honeymoon Vacation
January 23, 2010 by SynKa
Filed under Travel and Leisure
The top honeymoon vacation destination is the Caribbean Islands, which is world-renowned for its pristine sand, tropical weather and fascinating scenery. The extensive list of island vacations can take you to Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Saint Barth�lemy, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (France), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands. One of the most popular ways to reach these islands is to take a romantic cruise. Here are some of the top honeymooner cruise ship port stops.
San Juan, Puerto Rico is an intriguing US territory and a popular honeymoon vacation stop. In New San Juan, you’ll find McDonald’s and American cuisine, fancy hotel resorts, business districts and trendy bars. In Old San Juan, you’ll encounter an exotic blend of Spanish, Italian and South American influences that are very much akin to Cuba. You’ll see preserved 16th century architecture, forts, antique shops, pastel buildings, cobblestone streets and stunning cathedrals. History lovers will appreciate the El Morro fort, San Cristobal Fort, La Fortaleza, Catedral de San Juan and Museo Pablo Casals. The Bacardi Rum Factory can add a little fun to your romantic weekend and, if you’re feeling lucky, try your hand at the Sheraton or Ritz-Carlton casinos. Waterfalls and wildflowers await a scenic stroll at El Yunque rainforest.
St. Thomas is included on nearly every honeymoon vacation itinerary for cruises going to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, South America and Panama. Magen’s Bay is arguably one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, which also includes amenities like restaurants, bars and swim-wear shops. Water Island’s Honeymoon Beach is a favorite among locals who just want to soak up the sun and lie amid the coconut groves, without rowdy bars and zealous shoppers. Snorkeling fans frequent the world-famous Trunk Bay, bikers love the Water Island bike excursion, experienced divers visit Coki Point and golfers stop at Mahogany Run, a course overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. St. Thomas is also a shopper’s paradise, so if your island vacation must include some great bargains, this stop will be worth your while.
If you’ve seen Pirates of the Caribbean I and II, then you’ve caught a glimpse of what a honeymoon vacation in Dominica might entail. Dubbed “Nature Island,” this port stop is more rainforest, waterfalls, freshwater pools, hot springs, mango trees, ginger root and dense vegetation than it is sandy beach. Animal lovers may spot over 172 types of wild birds or 7 different types of whales off the coastline. Your romantic cruise ship will likely dock at Roseau Cruise Ship Berth, which is just steps away from unique shops, local restaurants and transportation hubs. You won’t find anything clich� or generic about the businesses here, since the locals are fierce advocates of their own distinctive cultural contributions. If you docked in Portsmouth, you’ll see some off the only white sand beaches on the island and the famous Cabrits National Park, home of a major historic battle between the French and English. Mountain biking, kayaking, whale and bird watching, scuba diving, Creole dining, hiking and swimming are some of the adventurous pastimes you may add to your romantic vacation destination package.
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